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Cooperatives & Communities
MADFA SACCO opens seventh branch in Nakaseke district
NAKASEKE, July 27, 2026 — Residents of Ngoma Sub-county in Nakaseke district have been urged to embrace Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] to improve their savings culture and access affordable credit,…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Emyooga loan defaulters wanted as over Shs 200mln remains unpaid in Masaka City
MASAKA CITY, July 17, 2026 — Authorities in Masaka City have launched a manhunt for leaders and members of Emyooga SACCOs who have allegedly failed to repay more than Shs 200 million…
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Opinions & Commentary
Borrowing on Mobile Money? Your Digital habits may be building or damaging your Financial Reputation
KAMPALA, June 23, 2026 — Every day, millions of Ugandans borrow money through mobile money platforms and other digital channels. You no longer have to leave work, close your business, or spend…
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Only six PDM beneficiaries repay loans in Kabale Municipality
KABALE, June 21, 2026 – Authorities in Kabale Municipality have raised concern over the poor repayment of loans received by the beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [PDM], revealing that only six…
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Uganda’s outstanding PSC jumps 1.8 percent in April 2026
KAMPALA, June 20, 2026 — Uganda’s stock of outstanding private sector credit [PSC] increased by 1.8 per cent to Shs 26.43 trillion in April 2026, up from Shs 25.9trn recorded in March,…
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Church offertory funds drive SACCO success, transforming livelihoods in Gulu
GULU CITY, April 26, 2026 — A community-based savings and credit scheme funded through church offertory has begun transforming livelihoods among members of True Gospel Outreach Ministry in Gulu City and surrounding…
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Three years on, Nebbi women struggle to repay UWEP and YLP loans
NEBBI, April 21, 2026 — Three years after receiving start-up capital under the Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme [ UWEP ] and the Youth Livelihood Programme [YLP], many women and youth groups in…
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Pearl Bank’s Wendi Wallet drives surge as deposits hit Shs 240.5bln
KAMPALA, April 16, 2026 — A quiet but notable shift is under way in Uganda’s financial sector, one that is beginning to redefine what a local bank can become. One such bank…
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Mbarara orders PDM beneficiaries to begin loan repayments as grace period ends
MBARARA CITY, April 8, 2026 — Authorities in Mbarara City have directed beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [ PDM ] to begin repaying funds received under the government programme following the…
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25 officials interdicted in Abim over alleged misuse of PDM funds
ABIM, April 2, 2026 — Authorities in Abim district have interdicted 25 public servants over the alleged mismanagement of Parish Development Model [ PDM ] funds, with formal investigations underway to establish…
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